Sports

Sooley John Grisham

SOOLEY showcases John Grisham's storytelling genius in another of his trips away from the courtroom to the sports arena - and is gripping and suspenseful as any legal thriller. The reader is allowed to follow an immigrant escaping civil war back home to become a basketball legend. But will this be enough to save his...

Offensive Conduct: My Life on the Line John Hannah

OFFENSIVE CONDUCT: MY LIFE ON THER LINE is an inside look at both college and pro football and chronicles the ups and downs of a driven, successful athlete, ultimately and completely redeemed through grace and faith. This title has been selected as a Booksmith Timeless Classic, meaning it is among the best of...

Tiger & Phil: Golf's Most Fascinating Rivalry Bob Harig

TIGER AND PHIL: GOLF'S MOST FASCINATING RIVALRY is written by the man most qualified to bring the story to life. Bob Harig has covered both of these superstars since the beginning of their careers and has conducted dozens of one-on-one interviews with each. This is a rivalry like no other in sports and the book is...

I'm Keith Hernandez Keith Hernandez

I'M KEITH HERNANDEZ is the story of the life of one of modern baseball's most talented first basemen. From his youth spent in California sandlots to his storied career with the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets, the man himself offers commentary and details with his trademark humor and frankness. This title...

Willie Horton: 23 - Detroit's Own Willie the Wonder, The Tigers' First Black Great Willie Horton

WILLIE HORTON:23 is the memoir of one of the greatest home run leaders in the American League. His 325 round trippers rank sixth all-time for right handers. He was a four-time All-Star and World Series winner in 1968. After 18 seasons, his number was retired in Detroit, where he is still revered.

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Coming Home: My Amazin' Life with the New York Mets Cleon Jones

COMING HOME is the amazin' story of the most amazin' super-star of the Amazin' Mets - World Champs in 1969! Cleon Jones hit .340 to lead the Miracle Mets. He was their all-time leader in many offensive catagories, and an All-Star outfielder. Upon retiring, he returned to his roots outside of Mobile, Alabama to help the...

Good as Gold: My Eight Decades in Baseball Jim Kaat

GOOD AS GOLD is the story of one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. The beloved Hall of Famer won a remarkable 283 games in his 25 years of Major League ball. He was a member of the World Series champs in 1982 and a sixteen-time Gold Glove winner. After his historic career ended, he served as a pitchig coach...

The Foxes of Belair: Gallant Fox, Omaha, and the Quest for the Triple Crown Jennifer S. Kelly

THE FOXES OF BELAIR tells the story of the preeminent thoroughbred breeding and racing empire in America. The book examines the legacy that forever changed ther landscape of the entire industry.

 

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True: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson Kostya Kennedy

TRUE: THE FOUR SEASONS OF JACKIE ROBINSON allows readers a special inside look at the career of one of America's most gifted athletes and the courage he exhibited in one of the most important leadership roles in history. Revealed for the first time are the intracacies of his stance at the plate and in his life.

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All In: An Autobiography Billie Jean King

ALL IN: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY allows readers to understand and appreciate the leadership provided by this trail-blazer. She was the first to start the ball rolling toward fairness for women athletes and justice for all women. This treasure is a must for every library.

 

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